Insurance is widely acknowledged as a key component in an organisation's disaster preparedness and resilience. But how effective is insurance in aiding business recovery following a major disaster? The aim of this research was to summarise the experiences of both the insurance industry and businesses dealing with commercial insurance claims following the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
Two years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, a local author says the insurance industry has failed in its response to the disaster.
Transcript of Fiona Robertson's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 14 June 2013
Transcript of Nicolas Warren's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of participant number NB763's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Mark Elstone's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Summary of oral history interview with Caroline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Vic Bartley's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
The "Lyttelton Harbour Review" newsletter for 5 August 2013, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Transcript of Flora (Flo) McGregor's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Hugh Smith's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Mike's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 5 July 2013
A story submitted by Lynne Ball to the QuakeStories website.
Summary of oral history interview with Estelle Laugesen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Betty's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 7 June 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 9 August 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 26 April 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 26 July 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 12 April 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 8 November 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 25 January 2013
Summary of oral history interview with Nicki about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Ellenor about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Bev McCashin's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Martin Brown's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 31 May 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 3 May 2013